LAS CRUCES - Las Cruces police detained a Las Cruces High School student shortly before the end of classes Wednesday afternoon over an alleged threat made on social media.

The student was suspected of making a "threatening comment" on social media, according to the Las Cruces Public Schools.

The school, 1755 El Paseo Road, was briefly evacuated. But within minutes, all classes were dismissed at the regular time. School officials said the Las Cruces Police Department "worked quickly to detain the student and ensure the campus was safe," according to a news release.

LCPS said it takes all threats seriously and assured there's no cause for alarm.